The Barefooted Maiden: A Tale (1860)

By Berthold Auerbach

Book Overview

The Barefooted Maiden: A Tale is a novel written by German author Berthold Auerbach and first published in 1860. The book tells the story of a young woman named Lenore who grows up in poverty in a small village in the Black Forest region of Germany. Despite her difficult circumstances, Lenore is determined to make something of herself and pursue her dreams of becoming a successful artist.As Lenore sets out on her journey, she encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including poverty, sexism, and societal expectations about the role of women. However, she remains steadfast in her determination and eventually finds success as an artist, while also finding love and happiness along the way.The Barefooted Maiden: A Tale is a heartwarming story of perseverance, love, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of 19th century Germany. With its vivid descriptions of rural life and its inspiring message of hope and resilience, this novel has become a beloved classic of German literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166989046
• ISBN13: 9781166989040
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"